156 West 144 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02012-0056Map

156 West 144 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 23 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Authority. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on September 17, 2026. 12 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 39
DOB violations: 19
ECB violations: 4
HPD complaints: 24

What to know

Concern

10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch

Last violation Sep 17, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 39

CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to celler door at front areaway
Sep 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at hopper door at public hall, 5th story
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at roof bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 6th story
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and latch at building entrance door
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2026
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at floor at cellar
May 30, 2026
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of a.c. unit at building front at fire escape, 5th story
May 30, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at hopper door at public hall, 5th story
May 30, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected
CImmediately hazardous
Provide a door handle allowing re entry from roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story
May 30, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2026
Open — Not complied with

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CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at door at cellar
May 30, 2026
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2026
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2026
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Apr 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset installed at compactor hopper chute door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Jan 31, 2025
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a , 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at boiler room
Dec 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Apr 13, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof throughout.
Apr 13, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots boxes front stack all stys.
Apr 13, 1987
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 19

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Nycha cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Dec 7, 2020
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Apr 30, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Jul 19, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed

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Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to protect public from a documented unsafe facade. as noted a fisp3 unsafe notification was submitted to the dob on 12/2/2020 and as of 12/4/2020 no safety measures are in plac
Dec 4, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Gas piping for vent line piped w/prohibited material-electrical wires defective on motorized heating valve-heating pump leaking-spill switch not installed on hot water maker; correct all violating conditions, s
May 1, 2020 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Found safety relief valve defective, signs of leakage. replace relief valve. circulator on heating system leaking, repair or replace circulator. boiler room door doesn't open to egress, door shall open toward e
May 15, 2019
Resolve
Non-hazardous
6a-34a-50. 6a-saftey value has slight drip (not seating 50-no rating plate on boiler.
Feb 11, 2003
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close

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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 6
Residential units: 23
Building area: 15,996 ft²
Lot area: 3,997 ft²
Zoning: R7-2
Community board: 110
Council district: 9
Block / lot: 2012 / 56
Assessed value: $566,100
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #106831, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.

Questions about 156 West 144 Street

Who owns 156 West 144 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Authority.

Does 156 West 144 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 West 144 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 156 West 144 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 West 144 Street?

It has 23 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.